Five of the best cosplay costumes from rAge 2018

South Africa’s biggest video games expo, rAge, closed its doors at the weekend, and while the games, baubles and tech have left a lot to pick over, one of the gathering’s growing communities deserves a special mention: the cosplayers.

This year saw a much larger cosplay contingent and while there was the odd costume that looked as though it had been thrown together at the last minute, the lion’s share of what was showcased was stunning.

What follows are five of the best cosplay outfits our photographer snapped at rAge 2018. If you’re a fan, or even have a passing interest in cosplay, we urge you to check out their instagram accounts, because they really are gateways to one of the most interesting – and friendly – communities in geek SA.

Chris Smithard(@just_plain_chris) cosplaying He-Man from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Zayaan Blake Farouk (@blacklilycosplay) cosplaying as Ana (Captain Amari skin) from Overwatch

Bianca Louw (@thatsprettylouw) cosplaying as Rock Lee from Naruto

Jia Lin Jessica Lu (@luluhannie_cosplay) cosplaying as Uriel from Darksiders

Keegan Marx (@keeganmorbidcosplay) cosplaying as Link from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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